General Motors

Power and Signal Distribution Systems (PSDS) Sub-Component DRE

General Motors • $80K — $110K *
Warren, MI 48089Hybrid
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • 2 years of post-graduation engineering experience, preferably in PSDS or related areas
  • Understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles
  • Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and release PSDS sub-components like cables and harnesses
  • Create parts lists and support complexity studies for components
  • Manage integration and consistency across engineering efforts
  • Oversee supplier activities within the engineering factory
  • Identify training needs and ensure they are met with manager approval
  • Conduct benchmarking analysis for innovation and cost-effectiveness
  • Support pre-production build events to ensure readiness

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement with in-office requirements
  • Opportunity to engage with multiple engineering disciplines
  • Involvement in innovative projects that shape vehicle architecture
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Potential for career advancement within GM
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Job Description

The Role

Power and Signal Distribution Systems (PSDS) Sub-component Design and Release Engineer is a key position responsible for designing, developing, integrating, and releasing sub-components for GM vehicle programs. This is an engineering position within the Product Development Team in the Electrical SMT. The PSDS Sub-component DRE will interface with engineers from many groups to integrate components and systems within the vehicle architecture. The position entails working closely with vehicle program teams, other Product Development engineering groups such as interiors and body, purchasing, marketing, validation, and manufacturing.

What You'll Do
  • Support design, development, integration, and release of PSDS sub-components, which may include Specialty Cables, Dress Covers, Grommets, Channels, T-harnesses, Clips, Ring Terminals, Coverings, and other future sub-components within PSDS scope
  • Create initial parts lists and support complexity studies for assigned sub-components
  • Maintain consistency of effort for the program by understanding PSDS Statement of Requirements, program timing, issues, and plans, and managing details when changes are required
  • Manage supplier efforts within the engineering factory
  • Identify and schedule training needs with manager approval
  • Participate in interface tradeoffs and resolve integration issues
  • Manage cost, quality, mass, and timing for assigned sub-components, including content and program changes
  • Support pre-production build events including both physical and virtual builds
  • Ensure the design, development, and release of assigned sub-components are integrated within the vehicle architecture with quality
  • Lead or assist benchmarking analysis to support innovation, tradeoff, or cost/benefit analysis
  • Lead or assist peer reviews and assembly plant launch and remediation support
  • Perform complex design analysis, develop engineering designs including subsystems, and implement engineering changes
  • Specify and balance system and component requirements
  • Plan and implement test and/or development programs
  • Release parts and subsystems for production and investigate Directed Buy Strategies
  • Interface with Technical Specialists, program teams, validation, manufacturing, and suppliers to support design direction and issue resolution
  • Support standardization, commonization, and complexity reduction efforts across sub-components
  • Stay current on new technology, competitive products, and industry direction related to PSDS sub-components


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • 2 years of post-graduation engineering experience with PSDS, sub-components, connectors, wire, harness packaging, or related component design/release experience preferred
  • Understanding of engineering theory and principles of operation of mechanical/electrical mechanisms
  • High level of interpersonal skills to work independently and effectively with others


What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Master's Degree in relevant Engineering Field
  • Preferred Siemens NX/Teamcenter experience
GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}.The selected candidate will be required to travel

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General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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